stubby

== English == === Alternative forms === stubbie === Etymology === From stub + -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈstʌbi/ (Northern England, Ireland) IPA(key): /ˈstʊbi/ === Adjective === stubby (comparative stubbier, superlative stubbiest) Abounding with stubs. Like a stub; short, especially cut short, thick and stiff; stunted; stubbed. ==== Synonyms ==== (abounding with stubs): (short and thick): squat, stumpy ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === stubby (plural stubbies) (Australia, Canada, US) A small, squat beer bottle. ==== Usage notes ==== The stubby (the beer bottle) is widely used in Australia and to a degree in Europe. In Canada it was used almost exclusively from 1962-1986, as part of a standardisation drive. The alternative form stubbie is common in Australian English usage. ==== Derived terms ==== Darwin stubby stubby holder ==== See also ==== Beer bottle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia